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1950 CJ-3A Colfax, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900

(07/09/2010) This looks good .. I love the rims.

“1950 Willys Jeep CJ3A, 350 Chevy engine, automatic transmission, overdrive, power steering and power brakes, winch, 11″ brakes, hubs, long travel suspension, new wiring, roll cage, stock axles. New steel body, so it has no rust and no bondo, nice clean jeep ready to go. Runs and drives excellent, easy to drive. A lot of Jeep for the money, this is a great buy. – $4,900.00. ”

 
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Builds – Gerald’s Brother’s 1 Year Build

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On New Year’s weekend last year, Gerald and his brother towed home a Craigslist find.  One year later, they are almost done with a great looking budget build.  Gerald tooks some pics and tells the story.  Thanks guys — and I agree with you on those tires.  They look great!

Gerald writes, This started as a Craigslist ad for a 1948 Willys CJ-2A basket case.   He wanted alot more, but after a month of trades and low balls he took the 1000 dollars offer for the lot. Much of the dirty work was done and lots of parts were included.  The jeep finally arrived home over new years weekend, January 2009.

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Because we didn’t trust any of the work done thus far, our first task was to take it apart the rest of the way.  Once apart, we first focused on fitting the body correctly, which was a 10 + year old MD Juan generic (m-38 / mb) body, along with the stock hood and grill.   We also fabbed up a rear crossmember and hitch.

As we examined some of the running gear parts, we discovered the rear axle was shot (which we replaced from a spare beater jeep out back) and decided to add new 11 inch brakes for the front (from craigslist). The springs were new, so that saved time and money. We tore down the motor, transmission and transfer case to make sure they were in good shape, and then refit them properly to the frame, including fabbing up some motor mounts.

Then, we went to work on the roll cage, which was partially built out of some bar from our old family jeep along with some new tube. After we got everything mocked up, we tore it back apart to get ready for painting.

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There was stripping and sanding, more stripping and sanding, and then, finally, we sprayed it a deep blue.  We took the time to paint the underside of the body first, along with many of the parts. Then, we assembles the body to the frame and gave it a final coat.

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Next came the small stuff such as gauges, wiring, linkages, fuel system, windshield and exhaust.  BTW, I have never seen a head with a fixed rear outlet.  Does anyone know if this could be from a truck?

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One of the most critical steps occurred this week, almost one year from the start date of the project:  The Jeep gets the right set of wheels and tires.  As you could see in the earlier pics, the jeep came with some new tires, but we felt they weren’t right (700 15), so my brother sold them on Craigslist.

Instead, he went with these Interco Super Swamper Radials 265 80 16.  They are mounted on 8 inch wide alum wheels, which was another Craigslist find.  I think these are perfect tires for a Willys in my estimate.  He picked them up today in Wheeling, West Virginia, at National tire.

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1953 CJ-3A Petoskey, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,5000.

(10/12/09) Lots of mods on this flattie.

“1984 Buick V6, SM420 4 Speed manual, Dana 44 axles, Mosier shafts, 4:88 Spicer gears, Dana 18 transfer case, Detroit soft locker front & rear, new Painless wiring harness, t:h steering, power steering, 8,000# Warn winch, new Best Top, Newer 35″ GY Wranglers, 4 wheel disc brakes, racing buckets seats w/ Simpson belts, Tuffy console, CD, original steel body w/ fiberglass hood, $10,500. Miller’s US 31 Sales, north of town,”

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Builds: Chad’s Ford Model A Roadster PU Willys

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Here’s a wonderful build, an experiment by a reader named Chad.  He wanted to know what a Ford Model A Roadster would look like if Willys built it. So, naturally, he built one himself!

He writes, “Did all of it myself except the upholstery, in my home garage. It’s got a flathead V8 for power and took between 6 and 8 years start to finish. The dDrivetrain is flathead V8 adapted to a C-4 automatic adapted to Dana 18. Front axle is Dana 27 w/Corvette discs….rear is Dana 44 with one piece axles and Lock-rite geared 4.27.  I thought maybe it would be a four year job, but stuff happens  and there was a whole lot of headscratching to make things look ‘somewhat factory’. I used as many factory parts as I could but not necessarily the way they were used ‘by the factory’…..(those are Jeepster tailights, but they aren’t mounted that way on a Jeepster, just as an example).”

Great work and thanks for sharing!

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1953 CJ-3A Laytonville, Ca $8000

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This looks like a nice restoration.

“Fully restored 1953 Willy Jeep $8000.00 OBO”

http://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/1529454336.html

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1950 CJ-3A Sullivan, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

I can’t tell much from the pic.

“jeep has had f-head motor from cj3b installed sometime in past,starts and runs,rest of running gear appears original, has metal hardtop which looks to be of same age as jeep with rollup windows, the frame is solid as is top,body is rusty .this is a project that is not road ready,glass is gone brakes don’t work,transmission and transfercase do work,i have a title,would be a good start to add a new body but i have to many projects,i took it on trade and don’t need another project(the doors are laying inside)”

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1950s CJ-3A Gaithersburg, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $600.

Those appears to be the mudflaps hanging from the back.

“NO TITLE, Serial Number 88306, Drive train is fine (axels, trans, engine, brakes, transfer case) has PTO with no lever or propeller shaft. Good oil pressure. Set up to simulate an MB. 60+ year old Body is far from perfect. 8 inch wide wheels with dry-cracked tires. Good to run on a farm or for hunting and trail riding. Mud Flaps & Tow bar goes with. Must go soon. Advertised locally. Drive it on your trailer and get back home to have some fun. $600”

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1951 CJ-3A Atlanta, Ga $13,500

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Just one pic of this nice looking jeep.

“Total restoration of a Painted RED 1951 CJ3A Willys Jeep with correct seats, front and rear, covered with black vinyl. This Jeep has a rebuilt 4 cyclinder engine, transmission, 4-wheel drive, front and rear axles, locking hubs, rebuilt steering column, new steering wheel, new tires on the orginal rims. It also has new wiring harness, new springs front and rear with new shackles, new king pins, new gas tank, and a new exhaust system. Orginal type bumper hitch, new brake lines, shoes, master and wheel cylinders, brake drums turned, new orginal type tail lights, add on turn signals, all new rubber items around the windshield and gommets, orginal step plate for both sides. Orginal type oil filter and oil bath air cleaner, all new dash gauges, vacuum wiper. This Jeep has a 12 volts electrical system with alternator. Over 15,000 invested, not counting labor completed myself. This is a real eye catcher with a beautiful refinish. Its a real show car. Will sell for 13,500, contact me by email @ wrnew1937@bellsouth.net.”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/1520506955.html

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3 Flat Fender Projects Wenatchee, Wa

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There’s a variety of parts and projects here with prices that vary.

“1st jeep has the most potential and while the picture does not show it, it has a grille and other parts that can be put together to make a good one. It has rear diamond plate for the corners and diamond plate for the sides. It does have a windshield that needs put together. No seats or titles on any of them. It has saginaw front end which is optional I will keep it if you want to dicker. If you plan to install a bigger engine I will keep the engine and transmission and transfer case too. Engine is a L head than turns over by hand but someone got the carb and starter. It has a roll bar of sorts. Price depends on if you want the saginaw and engine. $300 with out all that. $650 with all that.

2nd jeep is a basket case and frames front has cracked totally off. But it has a round cross bar that can be used on the first jeep that some idiot cut off the original and put L iron to fit the saginaw on it. Or you can weld it back together and start a rebuild of a second jeep. it has axles but no power plant or transmission or transfer case. $150 for it.

The third is just a body and hood. It was a rare long body that someone cut down to a CJ3A size. Welds need to be finished on that part. Body could be used on one of the other two if you wanted. Might have another windshield in need of repair for it too. $200 for it.

As I said no titles but they can be gotten. I believe data tags are on one at least. I have extrea transfer cases that may need rebuild for $100. And some other extra parts for those that buy all three of them. Including axles. Have other small parts that I will make deal on if you buy all. I just need parts to finish my 2A. Might consider trading for things I need for the 2A like seats or guns or other old interesting item. Especially jeep PTO’s for the front and back or an overdrive. Or Jeepster parts from 48 and 49. I am keeping the roll cage for the 3A for now. But with the right offer will sell it too. It is one that is done well with sides that fit the contour of the CJ2 and 3A frame. $450. These are projects as you can see. And as I said I have hundreds of various small parts too for sale. And for the right trade or take all I will think about a better deal. Also have a F head that needs gone through. It used to turn over by hand but now doesn’t. has a regular oil filter system on it for spinning oil filters and upgraded carb. Long story. $250. Had it in a flat fender and it ran then.

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1517486759.html

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1950 CJ-3A Brighton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

It needs some wheels.  There looks to be some value here.  It’s an estate sale.

“Best offer for estate sale, Mileage: 31,572, 4 x 4, original 4 cylinder engine, Full hard top cap, original seats and high back seats, wheels, drums and brake hardware. All parts needed.”

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1942 MB Ukiah, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7500

(11/23/09) I’m not sure what year we’ve got here.  It’s nice enough, and restored, though not to original.

“For Sale 1942 Jeep Willys Flat Fender. Completly Restored 4sp. 4×4.  $15,000”

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1951 CJ-3A Valley Springs, Az $5000

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1951_cj3a_springvalleyUPDATE:  Price dropped to $5000.  The seller added a pic, which makes the jeep look nicer that the pic to the right.

“This vehicle has a new steering wheel box, brakes, altneator, fly wheel, remanufactured original flathead engine, leaf springs, new military tires, new seats custom upholstred, new primer and red paint. Runs great & restored.  I would like to get a truck. Thank you. contact email bmyers4h@commspeed.net or call 928-308-1411 ”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1510985609.html

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1952 CJ-3A Parts? Selah, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

It sounds like the seller is parting out parts of this jeep?

“52 willys bodytub & hardtop $800.  Also selling flywheel, clutchdisk, presureplate, 4spdtranny & 18transfercase $400.  All together & working , will pull.”

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1949 CJ-3A Columbia, Mo **SOLD**

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Obviously lots of updates to this jeep.  The body appears in great shape.

“For Sale: ’49 Willy’s CJ 3A, New body tub, Fenders, Windshield Frame, Tailgate, Chevy 4.3 V6 Fuel injected, Complete new painless wiring, new paint, new seats, gauges, completely undercoated, Dana 44’s, 488 gears, lockers Front/Rear, 350 automatic, completely rebuilt with shift kit, 38′ Swampers, new plus wheels. Placed 3rd in 2 cars shows.”

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1952 CJ-3A Campobello, SC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The truth in advertising here?  “1952 Willys Overland CJ-3A runs, drives, might stop.”  I can’t say I’ve ever seen a grille damaged quite like that.  Check out the gear shift in the third pic.  It’s also a mix of CJ-2A and 3A.

“Here’s the good: This vehicle runs well. -Starting is accomplished using the factory center foot pedal starter engagement. -The following have been replaced recently (last 4 months) -fuel tank, intake, exhaust manifold, intake valves, head gasket, spark plugs, points, condenser, master cylinder, filters, and oil. -the carburetor and fuel pump have been rebuilt recently. -starts, steers, shifts, rides fine.  doesn’t stop well right now. (wheel cylinders need rebuilding, i have the rear kits.) -transfer case works well and is twin stick case. (high/low and 2/4 wheel drive.)”

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1949 CJ-3A Jericho, Vt $4500

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $4000.

(08/12/09) This looks stock as far as I can see.

“1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Complete, all original. Includes top and doors. Refurbished: brakes, steering, wiring, engine. Maintained, and stored inside Contact: Rob Connelly (802) 899-1969”

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1459451919.html

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1949 CJ-3A? Frenso, Ca $1500

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No pics and no description.

“PH 559-579-2288

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1501199320.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Stainless Steel Bellevue, Wa $9,500

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UPDATE:  still available.

(10/01/09) Here’s a stainless jeep from Seattle’s Eastside.  I gotta say, that back seat might be the most comfortable looking back seat I’ve ever seen in the back of a jeep.

“1951 willy jeep all stainless steel not to many made like this very rare only a few was built this jeep is in perfect condition runs drive perfect a very expensive jeep its worth $20,000 is a buty must see in person I have the title and everything dont want to explain to much so call for $12,500 all questions 425-285-8012”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1466139255.html

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1953 CJ-3A Pacific, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7100.

(09/06/09) It’s not completely stock, but not far from it.  What’s the metal underneath the front driver’s-side fender?

“1953 Willys CJ3a, all stock, not modified, runs and drives excellent. new gas tank, new rear seat and new 6 volt battery. Items for display at car shows go with it. no top. Painted inside and out, and underneath. Many new parts. Parade and car show ready. Licensed with 1953 plate, Every thing is done. No rust! Asking $7200.00.”

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Year? CJ-3A Milford, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

The price looks reasonable for a drivable flattie.  The body looks a little beat up and it appears there is a patch on the passenger side of the body.

“Runs great!!”

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1950 CJ-3A Bulvedere, Tx $5500

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Here’s an unusual arrangement of rear sitting.

“All bearings, brake parts and lines, steering linkage, wiring harness, gas tank and gas line, windshield and gasket, radiator, fuel pump, carbuator, water pump, alternator, hoses, all replaced with new parts. Electrical converted to 12 volt. Engine has oil filter cartridge system. All clutch parts new. This vehicle is a solid runner. It has 16 inch rims, which are not the original 15 inch rims. Tires are 7.50X16 and are probably 25 years old with tubes and have always held air. I have owned this jeep since 1987 and have done all of the work except rebuilding the engine, which was done professionally. Drives good, no shimmy. Floor starter. All guages replaced with new, however the gas guage needs to be replaced as it was burned out when the conversion to 12 volt was done. This jeep is ready to use.”

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1952 CJ-3A Rockford, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500

Check out the length of those front shackles.

For sale is a 1952 Jeep Willys CJ 3A. Engine is a buick V-6. Lots of work done on engine gaskets etc. Rubbers are 31″ MTRS need to be replaced. 16″ Eagle Alloy rims.”

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CJ-3A Bodies Alameda, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800

Note the bottom blue tub.  It has the custom dash that I’ve seen on 5 or 6 or jeeps from California.  Also, it appears that it doesn’t have a driver’s side gas inlet as a part of the original design.  Anyone know anything about these bodies?

“I have 2 1940’s willy’s tubs the one in the photo the grey one on top has fenders hood tub and windshield frame – needs grill and tailgate and the blue one on the bottum is just a tub I am willing to sell them together or apart please call.”

 

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1950 CJ-3A Seattle, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

This jeep has a variety of upgrades.

“1950 Willys CJ-3A, NO RUST, very solid all steel body on 79 DJ-5 frame, 231 Buick V6, Almunimum radiator, push fan, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, centered dana 44 limited slip flanged axle rear end. 3.73 gears, Dana 30 front end with new 11in brakes. Drives like a new Jeep. Full roll cage with padded top tubes, new steering wheel,tub is durolined. 33×12.50×15 tires with less than 1000 miles driven. 2″ receiver hitch on custom square tube rear bumper. gas tank under back. Levi Strauss edition front and rear CJ-5 seats. New turbo mufflers. All new wiring. Tilt wheel, saginaw power steering, new Rancho front lift springs and 5000 shocks. Bikini top only. Engine runs strong, cold starts and warms up fine, compression is good in all cylinders. (I do not know any mileage of car or engine).  This is one a CLEAN, V6 Automatic cj3a done right. zero rust and garaged.”

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1953? CJ-2A Burlington, IA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“VERY NICE! 1953 CJ 3A WILLYS. RESTORED BODY OFF-ALMOST-NUT & BOLT RESTORATION. 16,267 MILES. PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING ON THIS JEEP HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW OR REMAN PARTS. REMAN MOTOR. COMPLETE CLUTCH SHOCKS & SPRINGS. ALL NEW BRAKES & HYDRAULICS. RUST FREE ORIGINAL BODY. NEW WINDSHIELD ….”

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